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AX12 DCY

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,950 mi
Last recorded54,950 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DCY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 54,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 53,713 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 51,860 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 50,147 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,221 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 46,501 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 42,336 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,389 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 34,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 34,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack

Pass 24 May 2016 25,656 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 14,358 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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AX12 DCY is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 57,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX12 DCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX12 DCY registered?

AX12 DCY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AX12 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 DCY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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